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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.72, 552.52 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.72, 552.52 and 253.08 is: 348.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.72 : 552.52 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.72/552.52 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.72x = 552.52 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.72x = 139,831.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,831.76/400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.95

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